The couple sat on opposite sides during the ODM nominations and the August 8 elections because of their conflicting political convictions over the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat.

In the contentious gubernatorial race, Gladys was a staunch supporter of Governor Cyprian Awiti, while Wanga threw his weight behind Awiti’s main rival and immediate former Kasipul MP, Oyugi Magwanga.

Magwanga came second after Awiti in the race that attracted four candidates. During the campaigns, Gladys was one of the top strategists who propelled Awiti’s campaigns. On the other hand, Wanga led Magwanga’s campaigns in the county.

In Rangwe Constituency, where the couple hail, each struggled to stage campaign rallies to ensure their preferred candidate got the highest number of votes.